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Leeds professor joins Digital Futures Commission

Published
20 November 2020
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Technology
Business & Economy

A leading academic from the University of Leeds has joined an influential panel of experts on the newly-launched Digital Futures Commission.

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Breakthrough technology boosts breast cancer diagnosis

Published
20 November 2020
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Health

New technology which helps doctors more accurately diagnose breast cancer has been recognised by the US Food & Drugs Administration (FDA) for its exceptional potential clinical value.

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Research collaboration with West Coast Partnership

Published
18 November 2020
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Science
Technology

The University has announced a research agreement with the West Coast Partnership, the franchise that runs rail services on the West Coast Main Line and selected as the operator of phase one of HS2.

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Space research aims to boost Yorkshire economy

Published
18 November 2020
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Environment
Business & Economy

The University is to help spearhead a national programme of technological revolution backed by the UK Space Agency.

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Leeds leaders rally together to support start-ups

Published
12 November 2020
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Working with business
Business & Economy

Senior leaders from across the Leeds City Region have joined forces to provide urgent support for innovators and entrepreneurs who will be key to the recovery of our future economy.

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Understanding the way proteins shapeshift

Published
2 October 2020
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Health
Science

The University of Leeds has secured a £5.4 million grant to identify new techniques for investigating and manipulating the chemical building blocks of life - proteins.

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New materials will help UK achieve net-zero, say researchers

Published
2 October 2020
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Society & Politics
Technology

Scientists at the University of Leeds have pledged to develop a new generation of ultra-efficient electronics to help the UK achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

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Self-driving the longest route yet

Published
5 February 2020
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Technology

A project researching the latest autonomous vehicle technologies has successfully completed a 230-mile self-navigated journey on UK roads.

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How technology is changing the world of work

Published
27 January 2020
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Society & Politics

A new £8 million research centre exploring how technology is changing the world of work will officially launch this week.